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First we would like to introduce ourselves and thank you for taking a peek at our project and what we have to offer! My name is Jessica Jean, Editor-In-Chief of The Pin Up, and my awesome partner, who also happens to be our Managing Editor, is Colin Knuckles (Yes indeed...that is his real last name). We are honored to make your acquaintance! Here is the short and sweet on how we got started publishing a magazine for such an awesome counter-culture also known as the Vintage Lifestyle!

It all started back in 2009, when I (Jessica Jean) was running a small shop at the Orange County Marketplace called none-other than "The Pin Up Boutique"! I have always had a passion for the past and wanted to take it a step further with my boutique. I thought, "Why not start a mail order catalog?" (Light Bulb!) Since I had studied both fine arts and advertising for many years, my mail order catalog got a little carried away in Photoshop and InDesign until it became a full fledged magazine! The Pin Up was officially born in December of 2009 and it has been growing steadily ever since (along with our passion for all things vintage)!

For the past three years, we have lovingly created eleven magazine issues that we are exceptionally proud of. Our mission, with these past issues and all future issues, is to publish media for the modern women with vintage ways! We live in a world where women are blessed, unfortunately, with a life so full to the brim, and so bombarded with "trashy" media, they need to take a step back and think about what is truly valuable. Many women have done this. They've started to live a "vintage lifestyle", bringing back the wholesomeness and class of yesteryear. Presently, you can see evidence of this change in mainstream media with shows such as Mad Men and Pan Am. These "changed" women who seamlessly blend the old with the new are who we believe in, and who we publish for. If you believe in our cause, we ask you to help us SPREAD VINTAGE LOVE and along with it, the strong moral values we believe the world is longing for again!

By supporting our campaign, you will be contributing to our growth! You will not only be helping us print double the amount we already do, but you will be partnering with us to bring The Pin Up Magazine to an indie shop, chain store, and newsstand nearest you! Most importantly, you will be endorsing the artistic talent, the models, the performers, and the photographers that we spotlight in every issue of The Pin Up Magazine. Thank you for taking the time to check out our campaign and partnering with us to bring back a lifestyle that is truly deserving of a revival!

--XOXO Team Pin Up Magazine

What we will use the pledges for:

We Need Your pledges to Double Our Locations, Double Our Glossy Printed Issues, and Double the Amount of Wonderful People Who Get to Enjoy The Pin Up Magazine! Without Your Help it Will be Very Difficult to Grow, but Together, We Can Grow and Spread Vintage Love Throughout The World!

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We hope that we have inspired you to take part in our campaign and we would love to thank everyone who pledges... without you The Pin Up wouldn't be possible! THANK YOU supporters and THANK YOU Kickstarter!

-- Jessica Jean & Colin Knuckles

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THE DOLLFACED DOLLAR PACKAGE [WALL OF FAME]: You're an amazing individual and we will send good karma your way. We appreciate your pledge, so you have earned your name or business name posted on The Pin Up's Wall of Fame and access to all backer updates... Every dollar counts!

Estimated delivery:Oct 2012

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THE CLARA BOW PACKAGE [DIGITAL ISSUE]:
You have just earned your name or business name posted on The Pin Up's Wall of Fame, and a digital issue of The Pin Up Summer 2012 featuring the beautiful Miss Micheline Pitt! Thank you for your pledge! (Wall of Fame will be posted on www.thepinupmag.com & The Pin Up's Facebook page with over 35,000 fans!)

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THE BRIGITTE BARDOT PACKAGE [DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION]:
You have just earned your name posted on The Pin Up's Wall of Fame, and a one year digital subscription available on iPad, Droid, PC, and Mac for your digital viewing pleasure! Thank you for a truly kind pledge!
(Wall of Fame will be posted on www.thepinupmag.com & The Pin Up's Facebook page with over 35,000 fans!)

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THE BETTY GRABLE PACKAGE [PRINT ISSUE & DIGITAL SUB]:
You have just earned your name or business name posted on The Pin Up's Wall of Fame, a one year digital subscription, and a print issue of The Pin Up Holiday 2012! (please add $10 for International shipping.) Thank you for the truly kind pledge!
(Wall of Fame will be posted on www.thepinupmag.com & The Pin Up's Facebook page with over 35,000 fans!)

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SMALL BUSINESS PACKAGE [DIGITAL SUB & ADVERTISING]:
Everything from the Brigitte Bardot package, and a 90 day web banner on www.thepinupmag.com! GREAT EXPOSURE FOR INDIE SHOP OWNERS OR ETSY STORES! Be seen by over 35,000 readers and fans! ($165.00 Value!) Thank you for your amazing pledge!

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THE BETTIE PAGE PRINT PACKAGE [PRINT & DIGITAL BUNDLE]:
You have just earned your name or business name posted on The Pin Up's Wall of Fame, and a one year print & digital subscription bundle to The Pin Up Magazine! What an awesome pledge... Thank you!
(Wall of Fame will be posted on www.thepinupmag.com & The Pin Up's Facebook page with over 35,000 fans! Please add $15 for International shipping.)

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THE COLLECTORS PACKAGE [DIGITAL, PRINT, POSTERS, SIGNED]:
Everything from the Bettie Page package, a VERY LIMITED set of back orders from The Pin Up Magazine (Includes the "Mosh", "Masuimi Max", and "Bernie Dexter" Issues that are all now out of print), and two exclusive posters of Doris Mayday and Kiti Kobain that were rewards at our Pin Up of the Month LIVE! party for Viva Las Vegas 15. This limited set of magazines will all be signed by the founders and editors Jessica Jean and Colin Knuckles. Thank you for your pledge! (Please add $15 for International shipping.)

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MID-SIZED BUSINESS PACKAGE [DIGITAL SUB & PRINT AD]:
Everything from the small business package plus a Quarter Page print ad spot in The Pin Up for three issues (9 months of shelf time)! THE BEST EXPOSURE FOR INDIE SHOP OWNERS OR ETSY STORES! Be seen by over 35,000 readers and social media fans worldwide! Thank you so much for your pledge, it's businesses like yours that keep The Pin Up growing!

Estimated delivery:Dec 2012

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THE "LOOKY LOU" PACKAGE [EXCLUSIVE PHOTOSHOOT INVITE!]: You have just earned everything from the Bettie Page package plus an exclusive invite to attend and watch the official "Valentine's Day Photo Shoot" for The Pin Up Magazine's Spring 2013 issue! Here's your chance to see the inner workings of The Pin Up and hang out with some beautiful pin up models and Team Pin Up Magazine for the day! (Will take place in Southern, CA in December 2012... travel expenses not included, 2 people per invite... so choose your most deserving friend or family member!) Your truly, truly appreciated and we can't wait to meet you at the photo shoot!

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STAR STRUCK PACKAGE [BE A PUBLISHED MODEL!] (Over $750.00 Value!):
You have earned everything from the Bettie Page package and will become an official Pin Up Magazine model for the day! Be published in The Pin Up Magazine's Spring 2013 issue and hit newsstands (Over 150 of them from CA to New York!) as one of our "Make Me a Pin Up" models! This package will include hair, make-up, styling, and a photo shoot with one of our favorite pin-up photographers! Be Pampered and Published, now that's truly star treatment! Must be located in Southern California or be willing to travel to the Los Angeles area for the shoot date TBD in December 2012. **Please note that model must be a woman.

Estimated delivery:Dec 2012

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BIG BUSINESS PACKAGE [FULL YEAR, FULL PAGE] (A $2,400 VALUE!!!):
Everything from the Bettie Page package, a 12 month web banner on www.thepinupmag.com, and a full year's worth of full page advertising in The Pin Up Magazine's digital and print editions! An opportunity to be exposed to over 35,000 potential customers all year long and at events such as Viva Las Vegas!
Thank you for your pledge, you have truly helped to make The Pin Up's growth possible! We are very excited to partner with your business.

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CORPORATE BUSINESS PACKAGE [FULL YEAR BACK COVER]: Everything from the big business package with an upgrade from a full page to the back cover for a full year! Your opportunity to be exposed to over 35,000 potential customers all year long and at events such as Viva Las Vegas in our most visible ad spot available! Thank you for your pledge, you have truly helped to make The Pin Up's growth possible! We are very excited to partner with your business.

Estimated delivery:Oct 2012

Funding period

Sep 14, 2012 - Oct 14, 2012
(30 days)

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